Negro supervisor debate in Dade county schools
Discussion focuses on the Dade county Research Foundation report and a School Board suggestion to appoint a Negro Supervisor of Negro Schools B M Hindman to other duties or replace him with a Black appointee. County Superintendent opposes. current supervisor praised as effective and popular. majority may favor keeping him with a future Black assistant supervisor as acceptable.
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Dade County
B. M. Hindman
Walter Clarence Cogdell
Cogdell
Douglass High School
Key West
Miami Times
Dade County Research Foundation
Dade County School Board
Turbulent Miami sees sheriff reshuffle and administration shakeup
The Miami city and county governments faced a topsy turvy week as Sheriff Jimmy Sullivan resigned after prior indictment and governor actions. The Kefauver Committee opened hearings with Governor Fuller Warren invited to testify.
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Miami
Jimmy Sullivan
Sullivan
Fuller Warren
Supreme Court
Warren
Crime Commission
Daily Press
Thomas J. Kelly
Jack B. Henderson
Dade County
O. D. Henderson
City Commission
C. J. Senerchia
A. D. Bloodworth
Kefauver
Prominent Miami Citizen Charles Sumner Thompson Dies
A respected Miami figure, Charles Sumner Thompson died morning June 15. Born in Burke County Georgia, he moved to Florida as a youth, taught from 17, became Miami elementary principal in 1906, helped form Booker T. Washington High School, and served Mt. Zion Baptist Church in roles from superintendent to choir master. A civic leader and real estate investor, he built a two story apartment building near Third Ave and 11th St. Survived by wife and son, funeral held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
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Miami
Charles Sumner Thompson
Thompson
Burke County
Georgia
Gainesville
Florida
Booker T. Washington High School
Mt. Zion Church
Christian Hospital
Tax Payers League
Third Avenue
11Th St
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Night prowler Isadore Wigham jailed for eight years
A 19 year old youth Isadore Wigham was clearly identified as a night prowler and convicted in criminal court of 15 burglaries. Judge Ben C. Willard sentenced him to eight years in prison. Bond for Harry Scott set at 2500 dollars after last Friday night arrest for bolita tickets. Raid at 1451 Fifth avenue conducted by O D Henderson's confidential squad.
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Isadore Wigham
Ben C. Willard
Harry Scott
Fifth Avenue
O. D. Henderson
Ex-deputy James Robinson jailed for extortion
Former deputy James Robinson received a one year prison sentence after being convicted of extorting $20 from Hiram Johnson under threat of arrest on gambling charges.
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James Robinson
Hiram Johnson
Austin Brown Sentenced for Auto Burglary in Miami Beach
Austin Brown, already serving 60 days for vagrancy in Miami Beach, received 90 days on five counts of breaking into automobiles. The new terms run concurrently with the existing sentence.
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Austin Brown
Miami Beach
Diaz Endorsed by Youth Group for City Commission
John A Diaz Florida editor of the Pittsburg Courier has been endorsed as a candidate for the city commission by the Young Democratic Association. Diaz announced his candidacy last week.
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John A . Diaz
Florida
Pittsburg
Local Educator Chas. Thompson Dies at Miami Area
Charles Thompson longtime Miami resident and first principal of a county public school died Friday. Funeral held Wednesday at Mt Zion Church. He is survived by his wife and an adopted son.
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Chas. Thompson
Mt. Zion Church
Jury Panel Names Mass and Reeves for Circuit Court
Mr. Joseph Mass and Mr. H. E. S. Reeves were among those called for jury service in the Circuit Court this week.
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Joseph Mass
H. E. S. Reeves
July 25 A Key Vets Registration Deadline
The text notes July 25 as an important date for veterans highlighting it as the final day to register for training under the G I education Bill.
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G. I. Education
Central Life Insurance opens new office at 20th Street and Sixth Avenue
The Central Life Insurance Company unveils a new office at 20th Street and Sixth Avenue. President Mary McLeod Bethune will deliver a keynote at the dedication service showcasing the expansion and community ties.
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The
Central Life Insurance Company
20Th St
Sixth Ave
Mary McLeod Bethune
Local recruits begin air force basic training in San Antonio
Lonnie Walker, Johnathan Thurston, Ozie Hankerman and Quentin North have joined the air force and are receiving basic training in San Antonio, Texas.
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Lonnie Walker
Johnathan Thurston
Ozie Hankerman
Quentin North
Air Force
San Antonio, Texas
Daily News Editor Sees Cleanliness Lapses at Center
Last Saturday Mr Breen found the center dirty on arrival for a dance class and had to clean the room before children could enter. He questions where the caretaker is and why those in charge fail to keep the facility clean.
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Mr. Breen
the Daily News
Typist Wanted in Washington DC for Government Job
A good typist earning at least 40 words per minute is sought for a position in Washington DC. The job promises reliable work in a government or national capital setting with steady hours and potential advancement. Respond with qualifications and speed proof.
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Washington, D. C
Afro-American Life official visits city with family
L. D. Erwin, vice president and cashier of the Afro-American Life Insurance Co., and his daughter Mae Erwin Larson were in the city this week. Mr. Erwin came for a routine check up with his physician.
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L. D. Erwin
The
Afro-American Life Insurance Co
Mae Erwin Larson
Mr. Erwin
Mr Lucius Harper Moves Between Hospitals
Afro agent Mr. Lucius Harper who had fallen ill at a Christian hospital is convalescing at his home at 1812 NW Sixth court before being taken to Mt Sinai hospital for further care.
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Lucius Harper
Christian Hospital
Sixth Court
Harper
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Rickenbacker Announces New $300,000 Terminal
Capt Eddie Rickenbacker president of Eastern Air Lines announced plans to construct a new 300000 dollar terminal at 36th Street to be ready for the coming winter season.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Eastern Air Lines
36Th St
Wealthy Policy Operator Fatally Shot After Hold Up in Chicago
On Monday night in Chicago, Theodore Roe a wealthy policy operator shot and killed one of three men who held him up. Police investigated the incident and secured the scene while the other two suspects fled. Roe’s identity and business ties were noted by local media.
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Chicago
Theodore Roe
Miami City Commission Firing Sparks Dramatic Session
Elliott Pieze describes a Wednesday Miami Commission meeting where City Manager Chelsie Senerchia was fired by a 3 to 2 vote amid deep opposition from the Palmer Charles bloc and Mayor Wolforth Bandel. A. D. F. Bloodworth named new City Manager as Henderson warned of police control.
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Miami City
Chelsie Senerchia
Wolforth
Bandel
Kirby
Palmer
Charles
Wolfarth
A. D. F. Bloodworth
Searchia
Bloodworth
Charles Bloc
O. D
Jack” Henderson
Director of Public Safety
Senerchia
Henderson
Collegians' Club Dance Set for June 25 at Harlem Club
The Collegians' Club annual return students dance is planned for Monday June 25 at the Harlem Square Club. The affair is scheduled later than usual to allow an out of town band to be brought in and provide a longer program.
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Collegians
Miami
The
Collegians’ Club
Harlem Square Club
Edward Coco Granted Bond After Jilr Case Appeal
Edward Coco, convicted of jilr Johnny Smith and sentenced to life imprisonment, has been released on a $25,000 bond posted by the State Fire and Casualty Co. His attorney filed a notice of appeal.
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Edward Coco
Johnny Smith
State Fire and Casualty Co
Mr Roland Donathan Heads to Nassau After NYC Arrival
Mr Roland Donathan arrived by plane from New York City on Tuesday and departed W to Nassau, Bahamas, in the morning. The event records a travel move between major cities with Bahamas as the destination.
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Roland Donathan
New York City
W. A.m
Nassau
Bahamas
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